Samsung Galaxy S5

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Samsung Galaxy S5 Price

At the time of it's release in 2014, April, the manufacturer's retail price for a new Samsung Galaxy S5 was about 250 EUR.

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Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)

What is the battery capacity of the Samsung Galaxy S5?

The battery capacity of the Samsung Galaxy S5 is 2800 mAh

What is the processor of the Samsung Galaxy S5?

The processor of the Samsung Galaxy S5 is a 2.5GHz Quad-Core processor

What is the display size of the Samsung Galaxy S5?

The display size of the Samsung Galaxy S5 is 5.1 inches

How to reset or factory restore Samsung Galaxy S5 device?

There are several ways to reset or factory restore a Samsung Galaxy S5 device: Method 1: Using the Home button and Volume Up button 1. Turn off your Samsung Galaxy S5. 2. Press and hold the Home button and the Volume Up button simultaneously. 3. Release the buttons when the Samsung logo appears on your screen. 4. Use the Volume Down button to highlight the “Wipe data/factory data reset” option. 5. Use the Volume Up button to select the option. 6. Use the Power button to confirm the selection. 7. The device will now begin the reset process, which may take several minutes. Method 2: Using the Recovery menu 1. Turn off your Samsung Galaxy S5. 2. Press and hold the Volume Up button and the Home button simultaneously until the Samsung logo appears on your screen. 3. Release the buttons and press the Volume Up button again to enter the recovery menu. 4. Use the Volume Down button to highlight the “Wipe data/factory data reset” option. 5. Use the Volume Up button to select the option. 6. Use the Power button to confirm the selection. 7. The device will now begin the reset process, which may take several minutes. Method 3: Using the Smart Switch app 1. Open the Smart Switch app on your Samsung Galaxy S5. 2. Tap on the “Backup/Restore” option. 3. Tap on the “Restore from backup” option. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the factory reset process. Method 4: Using the Samsung Kies PC software 1. Connect your Samsung Galaxy S5 to your computer using a USB cable. 2. Open the Samsung Kies PC software on your computer. 3. Select your Samsung Galaxy S5 from the list of devices. 4. Click on the “Backup/Restore” option. 5. Select the “Factory data reset” option. 6. Click on the “Start” button to begin the factory reset process. Note: Be sure to back up any important data before resetting your Samsung Galaxy S5, as all data will be deleted during the reset process.

Specifications

Network

Technology: GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands: HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands: 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20
Speed: HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A Cat4 150/50 Mbps

Launch

Announced: 2014, February. Released 2014, April
Status: Discontinued

Body

Dimensions: 142 x 72.5 x 8.1 mm (5.59 x 2.85 x 0.32 in)
Weight: 145 g (5.11 oz)
Build: Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
SIM: Micro-SIM
: IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min)

Display

Type: Super AMOLED
Size: 5.1 inches, 71.7 cm2 (~69.6% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution: 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~432 ppi density)
Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 3

Platform

OS: Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow), TouchWiz UI
Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
CPU: Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400
GPU: Adreno 330

Memory

Card slot: microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal: 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
: eMMC 5.0

Main Camera

Single: 16 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard), 1/2.6", 1.12µm, PDAF
Features: LED flash, panorama, HDR
Video: 4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR

Selfie camera

Single: 2 MP, f/2.4, 22mm (wide)
Features: Dual video call
Video: 1080p@30fps

Sound

Loudspeaker: Yes
3.5mm jack: Yes
: 24-bit/192kHz audio

Comms

WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth: 4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX
Positioning: GPS, GLONASS, BDS
NFC: Yes
Infrared port: Yes
Radio: No
USB: microUSB 3.0 (MHL 2.1 TV-out), OTG

Features

Sensors: Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, gesture, heart rate
: ANT+ S-Voice natural language commands and dictation Air gestures

Battery

Type: Li-Ion 2800 mAh, removable
Charging: Wireless (Qi/PMA) (market dependent)
Stand-by: Up to 390 h
Talk time: Up to 21 h
Music play: Up to 67 h

Misc

Colors: Charcoal Black, Copper Gold, Electric Blue, Shimmery White
Models: SM-G900F, SM-G900I, SM-G900M, SM-G900T, SM-G900W8, SM-G900H, SM-G900FD, SM-G900P, SM-G900A, SC-04F, SM-G9008W, SM-G900L, SM-G900FQ, SM-G900K, SM-G900S, SCL23, SM-G900D, SM-G900MD, SM-G900V, SM-G900T3, SM-G900T1, SM-G9008V, SM-G9006W
SAR: 1.20 W/kg (head) 1.58 W/kg (body)
SAR EU: 0.56 W/kg (head) 0.41 W/kg (body)
Price: About 250 EUR

Tests

Performance: Basemark OS II 2.0: 1060Basemark X: 11744
Display: Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal), 3.549 (sunlight)
Camera: Photo / Video
Loudspeaker: Voice 66dB / Noise 66dB / Ring 75dB
Audio quality: Noise -96.3dB / Crosstalk -95.2dB
Battery life: Endurance rating 83h